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Let’s face it, with the release of every new generation of modern consoles (perhaps beginning with the era of PS2) there have been First-Person Shooter franchises springing up in tandem with them.  For the PS3, the “Killzone” series has been at the very top of this list, quenching gamers’ bloodlust desires like no other.  Not surprisingly, the latest game in the series, “Killzone: Shadow Fall”, is among the most highly anticipated titles which prospective PS4 are all too eager to get their hands on.  In other words, it’s safe to say that “KZ: Shadow Fall” has an enormous legacy to…

Gamers who enjoy first-person shooters have come to expect a new Call of Duty title per year (at the very least).  In short, the CoD franchise has become something of a mainstay among console gamers and is among the most often visited multiplayer destinations for those seeking a little deathmatch action as well.  In the early days of the series, the overall aim of the games was to place players in the shoes of soldiers fighting historic battles.  Since Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare was released however; things have taken a turn toward decidedly non WW2 settings.  We’ve seen…

While it’s certainly true that action, adventure and excitement aren’t everything when it comes to video games, but let’s be honest, it certainly doesn’t hurt sales, does it?  With the release of a powerful new console mere months away, most gamers have but one thing on their collective minds at this point, picking out the best introductory PS4 title(s).  Aside from the obvious reason of simply wanting to get the most “bang for your buck” as they say, gamers must also consider that their choice(s) will serve as their primary introduction to the PS4 itself.  After all, it’s very likely…

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While many might think the days of fun, engaging, and wholly entertaining platformers might be over, “Knack” stands to correct them.   Some even think that Sony and developer SCE Japan Studio are bringing us this varied, cute and highly accessible title to perhaps pay homage to video game history.  While that might be true, one shouldn’t get the wrong idea, “Knack” isn’t really a throwback or a trip to the past; instead, it’s a move toward the future on many different fronts. First off, Knack is the sort of title that you can easily load up and experience with anyone.…

The NBA 2K series started off on Sega Dreamcast, but was quickly picked up by 2k Sports in 2001. The first few games incorporated a number of new features into the much belated professional basketball-oriented genre of games which gamers had been wanting for quite some time.  Over the years, this formula was adapted to include new elements which have allowed it to evolve into what it is today (for example, motion-based controls and stereoscopic 3D screens). NBA 2K14 will continue to enhance the formula which publisher 2k Sports has been slowly refining. One of the most notable additions with…

As the official release of the PS4 draws ever so near, we thought it might be a good idea to take a closer look at the list of impending launch titles.  Needless to say, it’s a pretty diverse sampling of wonderful titles which future PS4 owners are no doubt going to spend hours upon hours delving into. Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag A continuation of the mega-popular Assassin’s Creed series, the fourth installment, “Black Flag” is set to expand the winning formula even further.    This time, taking on a decidedly naval / pirate theme, ACIV is set to be perhaps…

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The concept of motion-tracking and its use within the world of console gaming has certainly come into its own, so to speak. The current generation (or past generation, depending on whether or not you’re dead set on getting a PS4 already) provided all the groundwork needed to develop the systems required to usher in a new age of player motion-controlled games.  Albeit we’ve yet to see any popular franchises emerge from the number of games out there utilizing motion-tracking; you know, the sort of series that makes everyone want to run out and buy such a system.  However, it’s very…

[Press Release] War Thunder will be coming to PS4 this holiday. Developer and publisher Gaijin Entertainment announced that more than three million players worldwide have played the F2P military MMO game War Thunder. Currently in open beta, War Thunder has experienced player growth of more than 200 percent since its March 5, 2013 announcement that its one millionth user had played the game. Since War Thunder’s open beta program kicked off on January 28, 2013 more than 1,000,000,000 units have been destroyed during the more than 600,000,000 million sorties (deployments) that have launched, logging more than 30,000,000 hours of air…

The upcoming title “The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt” is the third release in the video game series (obviously) which is modeled after the novels of Polish author Andrzej Sapkowski.  In short, it continues and concludes the story of Geralt of Rivia, who seeks to quell the exploits of the evil Empire of Nilfgaard.  In case you aren’t familiar with the franchise at all, it’s essentially quintessential medieval fantasy, you know, monsters, goblins and epic quests, etc…the kind of game that RPG fans can really get behind. What’s new in “The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt” you ask?  Well, perhaps the most interesting…

With loads of mainstream games been covered in the media, here are a few indie games that you may not have heard much about that are coming to PS4. The Witness This 3D-puzzle adventure from Jonathan Blow (Braid developer) is set on a deserted lonely island. The setting and scenery are beautiful. The Witness is due out early 2014. Transistor This sci-fi action RPG developed by Supergiant Games will have stylish and unique graphics combined with a great soundtrack. Transistor is due out in 2014. Don’t Starve Don’t Starve is already available on the PC, where it has had rave…

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Most console gamers are already well aware of the staggering number of online services which have sprung up on both the PSN as well as Xbox Live.  Moreover, it would seem that some emerging games and franchises have even been experimenting with incorporating new online features for quite some time as well.  To put it succinctly, console gaming seems to have been taking small, calculated steps towards fully integrating cloud services gaming.  Not surprisingly, the PS4 Digital Library seems to be one of the first cloud-like gaming systems to emerge from next-generation consoles. But before we get too far into…

When you think of a genre that hasn’t been well covered on the PlayStation, which would it be? Racing? Shooters? Nope. It has to be casino related games. Neither the PS1, PS2 nor PS3 has catered well for this genre. Poker is a very popular game played by well over 100 million people across the globe. So, why the lack of casino games? This article explores the reasons as to why there aren’t more available and wheather we can expect more to be released on the PlayStation 4. The Lackluster List of PlayStation Casino Games Hard Rock Casino (PS2) Casino…

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If you’re the kind of gamer that looks to find a great deal on newly released games, you’ll probably want to look at non-EA titles. An FAQ at GAME has revealed this information: “At present, the only publisher to confirm costs of their next generation games are EA, attaching a price of £54.99.” “No other game prices have been confirmed. We will of course update our listings as and when this happens. And if the price changes before release day, you will always pay the lowest price.” The majority of PlayStation 4 titles will carry a UK (RRP) price tag…

Could a new service be coming soon along with the PS4? On July 26th, Sony made an application for a service trademark named “PlayStation TV”. Sony previously filed a trademark for “PlayStation TV” back in 2006, but it ceased last year.

With the impending release of the PS4 now only months away it’s safe to say that many console gamers already know a lot about what Sony’s next-gen machine can do.  However, there are a number of things which you likely don’t know about the PS4.  Sure, you could just wait and discover these things for yourself, but where’s the fun in that, right?   Moreover, if you’re already pent up in anticipation of this most momentous release, then perhaps a little more insight into the way the console functions will help to quell your restless mind. #1  Additional processing threads Simply…

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The new DriveClub for Playstation 4 was announced by Sony in February, 2013, it signaled a new era in racing games. The core of the DriveClub premise is that this is no ordinary racing game, but one that is built around the intricacies of social gaming. With the arrival of the E3 event, a playable version became available for an hands-on approach that was tailor-made for the new DriveClub system. The emergence of the E3 event has made DriveClub details more clear and now we get a better look at what makes this game click. Although the full preview of…

Whether you love or hate the FIFA series (and let’s be honest, a large majority of individuals absolutely ADORE IT) you have to admit, they’re clearly a major “torchbearer” when it comes to sports titles.  For what seems like ages now, gamers have been digging into the FIFA franchise with gusto, savoring every single moment of on screen action and applauding every change in its gradual evolution.  Speaking of which, that’s what has really made FIFA such a wonderful series, EA has had the foresight to build upon its previous incarnations and give gamers more of what they want, stellar…

The open world genre just got a whole lot more interesting…  “Watch Dogs” essentially places you in a slightly futuristic Chicago where surveillance and violence are the order of the day.  Not the kind of place you’d really want to visit in real life perhaps, but it makes for an awesome video game environment.  As this game is going to be optimized for the PS4 and Xbox One (it’s going to be released on PS3, Xbox 360 and as Wii U as well), you can expect the developers to take full advantage of the new platform, in terms of both…

Over the course of the last few years, the “Battlefield” franchise has really come into its own.  In the past the series certainly presented players with a unique experience which was often a sharp contrast to other shooters of the day, but now they’re pretty much redefining what a FPS is and what it can do.  The latest installment, “Battlefield 4”, which is set to be released in October of this year, will push things even further. As gamers we expect to see developers constantly pushing the envelope; after all, progress usually implies forward motion and it’s what many of…

We’re quickly approaching the fall/winter holiday season and yet another major series of video game console releases, as always, the issue is – “which one do I purchase?“  Well, if the recent “beat down” that Microsoft suffered at the hands of Sony at E3 2013 is an indication of anything, the choice should be fairly obvious, right?  However, one shouldn’t let their gut instincts drive their decision-making processes.  When purchasing a new console you should always break down all the pros and cons so that you can make a more methodically-sound choice. Right off the bat there are a few…

The 3rd and final day of E3 2013 is upon us, what incredible new games were revealed? As to be expected, the last day of E3 was marked by glimpses of some truly intriguing titles.  Everything from action / adventure and sports to fantasy and horror was represented and it even seemed at times as if some developers were waiting until the last few hours of the 3rd day to spring their creations on us.  Needless to say, there were some truly amazing games put up for display today, here are some of the more noteworthy entries… The Evil Within…

The first day of E3 always seems to be about big reveals with regards to hardware, new consoles, motion control devices, redesigns…you know the drill.  Day 2 however, is definitely more focused on software; specifically, the games that developers have either been teasing or keeping largely hidden from the public altogether.  As to be expected, there were some really amazing-looking titles presented today, spanning everything from upcoming multiplatform releases to console exclusives.  If you were worried that 2013 and 2014 might be somewhat lax in the “games” department, you can strike that fear away right now. Hohokum First off, in…